Swanson completed my backyard and front yard about 3 years ago. Even though my yards still look…read morebeautiful, I noticed a light wasn't working anymore and a tile needed to be reinstalled. I reached out to Geoff and as always, he was very responsive and offered to repair these items. Geoff and his team stand by their workmanship and products. They put a lot of emphasis on both, the quality of their work and customer satisfaction. It's becoming hard to find companies/business owners that care and take pride in their work. I will continue to recommend Swanson!

We used to Geoff and his crew for a small project involving a retaining wall and concrete driveway…read moreextension. He was very responsive and easy to deal with. We had a few minor loose ends to clear up at the end of the project and he was quick to address them. I would definitely recommend Swanson's for your next landscaping project.

I got an estimate from Blair landscape services and it was very thorough and complete. I still…read morehaven't gone ahead with the project but so far I'm very satisfied.

Randy and his crew brought our front yard back to life. Our front yard grass had been left alone…read moredue to the drought, cost, and becoming more water conservation minded and we decided to replace our grass with low water plant landscaping installed on the drip irrigation system. Randy was such a pleasure to work with as I juggled our HOA approval process and requirements in applying for an EBMUD lawn conversion rebate. He managed through fixing our broken water pipes, help in selecting plants, keeping to the plan/vision we had, while staying in budget. The job took three and a half days from start to finish. We love it! Rebate approved. Happy customer.

We had an excellent experience working with Beth on the design of our backyard. She took our ideas…read moreas the foundation and transformed them into a truly unique and exquisite landscape design that exceeded our expectations. Our property has a challenging layout with a steep hillside, and Beth embraced the complexity beautifully. She created a cohesive design featuring three distinct focal areas: a stunning BBQ kitchen beneath a gracefully curved pergola, a cozy fire pit gathering space, and a relaxing hot tub enclosed within an elegant stone structure. The result is both functional and visually striking. One of the biggest advantages of working with Beth was her use of detailed 3D design software. It allowed us to visualize the space before construction, explore different options, and quickly make adjustments to the design to match our preferences. Throughout the entire process, Beth was punctual, courteous, professional, and exceptionally knowledgeable. Her creativity, attention to detail, and expertise made the design process enjoyable, and we couldn't be happier with the final result. We highly recommend Beth to anyone looking for a talented landscape designer.

We worked with Beth to design both our front yard and backyard, and the experience was fantastic…read more She took the time to understand our style and preferences, and the design she came up with completely blew us away--it was exactly what we were hoping for and more. One of the most helpful parts of working with Beth was her use of 3D video renderings. Being able to see the project in detail before starting gave us such a clear picture of how everything would come together. It also made it much easier to plan and budget for the entire project. Honestly, we wouldn't have been able to get such a solid sense of costs and options without her help. Beth's pricing for the design was very reasonable, and she's already helped us save money by creating a thoughtful plan. Her work has given us so much confidence as we prepare to move forward with the project. If you're looking for a landscape designer who can take the stress and uncertainty out of planning while giving you an incredible design, Beth is absolutely the one to call. We couldn't recommend her more!

We recently finished a full front yard renovation with Jefferson Landscaping, and we couldn't be…read morehappier! They handled everything: lawn removal, bender board installation, and fresh gravel/wood chips. They even added a charming fence that perfectly defines the space. The standout feature is definitely the new flagstone pathway leading from the sidewalk and driveway--it is absolutely gorgeous. We've already had numerous neighbors stop by to compliment the work; I honestly think we have the best-looking yard on the block now! Jeff has an incredible eye for design and offered brilliant ideas for the layout, boulders, and decorative accents. He was super responsive to all our questions, and even when we made a few mid-project changes, he didn't charge us extra, which we truly appreciated. I highly recommend Jefferson Landscaping and will definitely be hiring them again for our backyard!

I had first talked to Jefferson 12 years ago for my backyard. He then had done a design for…read morebackyard. We got the backyard done with someone else due to lower price ( Not by much but we did not know any better. ) we love the design but the decision to not go with Jefferson was something I regretted so when it came time to redo Frontyard the only person I consoled was Jefferson. He came up with great design within budget. Him and and his crew were professional and stated work quickly and finished in very reasonable time. He communicated every day to where they were and what they have planned for the day and week. My family and I are very happy with results and would recommend him for your next landscape project.

My wife and I are in love with our yard again, and we are very happy with the work Aaron and his…read morecrew did. After deciding to remove our pool, we hired Aaron as the installer for our new landscape project, and we are so glad we did. For months, work was moving forward almost every day, from demolition prep and grading to hardscape, planting, irrigation, lighting, fencing, pergola installation, pebble work, and the finishing touches. The quality of the work was excellent throughout. The paver patio, carport, and front entry all turned out beautifully, and the plants, irrigation, and lighting were installed with great care. We were especially impressed by the rock and pebble work, particularly the dry creek and front mow strip. The mix of stone sizes gave everything a natural, detailed, and polished look that really elevated the final result. Aaron also has a strong eye for detail. He regularly caught things that needed adjustment, even when we had not noticed them ourselves, and he stayed focused on getting everything right. While there were some issues that delayed finishing the project, Aaron took responsibility and worked with us to make them right, which we truly appreciated. In the end, what matters most is that we are thrilled with the outcome. Our yard feels beautiful, welcoming, and complete, and we look forward to years of enjoying it.

We moved into a new home a few years ago. The backyard was in rough shape and not functional at…read moreall. So, we made it our first priority to get the backyard done so we could really enjoy it. We had everything completely demoed in order to start from scratch. We wanted a more rustic, traditional looking garden with brick pathways and lots of plants. Having never done a project like this before, we hired a landscape designer: Cyn Coulouthros. She put together a design for us and recommended Aaron's team at Landscape Experts due to their experience with softscaping and hardscaping, especially their brick work. And they would be able to deliver the traditional look we were going for. I cannot say enough good things about Aaron and his team. They go above and beyond to make sure you get what you want! Aaron is so easy to work with and always responsive. The lead on our project was Raul who is amazing at what he does! He takes pride in his work and is incredibly talented. If you need any landscaping, I highly recommend Landscape Experts. Some things Aaron's team did for us: Laid a brick pathway, laid a flagstone patio, installed pathway lights, installed much needed drainage, installed a drip system and Rachio controller (to program the sprinklers from your phone), resurfaced an existing raised seating area for us as it was completely deformed (likely from earthquakes), placed mulch, planted all of the trees and plants, etc. An additional note, Aaron doesn't forget about you once the job is done. We had a light go out and he sent someone over immediately to fix it, as an example. If you're having any issues, he wants to help, even if it's unrelated to anything they've worked on. We will 100% be using them when we're ready to do our front yard and for anything else landscape related! Thank you so much Aaron and Landscape Experts for giving us our dream backyard! You guys are amazing!

DO NOT HIRE THIS LANDSCAPER unless you thrive on frustration…read more I got an estimate from Erik Morales to lay pavers (which I already had), install some bullnose on a couple of large raised planters, and build a redwood pergola for a ~15'x18' section of my back yard. He came back with an almost $14K estimate on April 14. I'm 66 and have lung cancer, and needed the work done, so I signed the paperwork. Then the waiting game started. Over the next month I contacted the company at least 5 times by phone and email. First the wife/secretary was sick, then they were out of town, then "we're working on the May calendar", then another excuse, followed by silence. Since then my son-in-law and I got the ground leveled and prepped and are laying the pavers this weekend. Remember I'm 66 with terminal cancer and already have the pavers AND bullnose. It's NOT THAT HARD. The pergola's going in next week. It's very frustrating to deal with a contractor that has absolutely no communication skills. If you don't want the job, just tell me, don't jack me around for a month. Estimate expired May 14. Such a waste of what little time I have left. Three thumbs WAY down for this bozo.

We just had Kerri complete a large project for us at our new home. Erik and his team were very…read moreprofessional and easy to work with. We had plans from landscape architect with Welo irrigation plans that needed to be executed exactly to plan to get county's sign off. They handled all inspections and process was turn key. Worth the wait, we will use them again and recommend them.

My mom has a well and has paid a lot of money settings up her sprinkler system. But it wasn't…read moreworking for a month. We had many people come to try and help her fix it to no avail. But we found Josue from rest Landscape and he fixed it at a reasonable cost. So o am glad we found someone to go to when we want someone who knows what they are talking about! Thank you Josue!

Really wanted to work with Josue, his reviews are great and he was impressive in person during the…read morewalkthrough for a backyard paver project. Knowledgeable, seemed like the right guy for the job. Unfortunately, it's been over two weeks and I still haven't received an estimate. I followed up three times via text and phone, and the one time he responded he promised to send it that evening. Never came. Disappointing because I was ready to hire him on the spot.

We recently completed a landscaping project that included a new front lawn, a backyard fire pit and…read morefire ring, an expanded planting area, and new irrigation in both the front and back yards. Overall, we are happy with the finished project. The fire pit and planting area turned out beautifully, and the lawn looks great. There were a few dead spots in the new grass, but the team returned and repaired them. There were a couple of details that did not fully meet our expectations. We had a propane box installed to supply the fire pit, and we were disappointed with the cover, which was made from only two large standard tiles and does not look as finished as we had hoped. We were also surprised that much of the irrigation system was installed using flexible tubing rather than Schedule 40 pipe that was trenched and buried. Since much of the tubing is covered only by bark, we are concerned it could be damaged as people walk through the area. That said, Nick did a good job helping us plan the project and was very responsive whenever we had questions or concerns. Despite a few areas that could have been handled differently, we are pleased with the overall outcome.

We worked with Vanessa Grimaldo on a renovation of our backyard in Berkeley. Vanessa and Black…read moreDiamond Paver Stones transformed our dilapidated, overgrown backyard by installing paver stones, synthetic grass, a proper drainage system, and a rebuilt staircase. The finished backyard looks excellent and the quality of the construction appears high. Vanessa specifically provided excellent, white-glove service throughout the entirety of the project and was super responsive to all of our communication. We did have a number of issues arise with the crew (mainly excessive dust seeping into our house and trash being left behind on the neighbor's property line), as well as the accounting department (an accidental attempt at overcharging us), but Vanessa always did an excellent job of troubleshooting these issues and helping to guide everybody towards a resolution. She also worked diligently on our backyard design and expertly guided us through several iterations and unexpected construction issues. I highly recommend working with Vanessa and Black Diamond Pavers.